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Is Steam Link not going full screen? Here’s the solution
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Updated onJuly 23, 2024
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Playing games on a bigger screen is one of the main reasons people useSteamLink. Many users want to see their favorite Windows games on a greaterresolutionon theirTVto enhance the gaming experience.
However, they encountered a major issue.SteamLink won’t go full screen onTVdevices.
According to them, this problem appears because thescreen resolutionsfrom the computer and theTVare different. Also, the in-gameresolutionmight not be compatible with theTVor HDMI monitorresolution.
Still, some people said that thegamesdisplayeda full screen once they start, but this is not always the case.
This issue is an important setback for your gaming experience and today we will show you how to solve this problem.
How can I force something to go full screen?
Before discovering certain steps to make your Steam Link go full screen, you should know that the easiest way to force something go full screen is by using this keyboard shortcut:Alt + Enter.
Sometimes, you’ll probably need to use theF11key.
This method works for most games and apps unless they use it to enable other features.
Do not forget that you can also simultaneously press on these two keys to switch from full-screen mode to windowed.
What can I do if Steam Link won’t go full screen?
1. Change the resolution
2. Twitch some settings in the Steam menu
This is a problem that comes in different forms (literally). In other words, your Steam Link won’t go full screen in various ways.
For example, some users encountered that the left and right margins of the TV screen remained black, while the restdisplayedthegamecorrectly.
This is a fortunate situation, but not all examples are the same. Other users reported that the image is much smaller than the screen and also is not displaying in the center of the monitor.
Why won’t my Steam game go full screen?
Well, you should know that Steam Link might not be the only feature that sometimes might not be able to go full screen. Some users reported this issue appearing while playing their favorite games on Steam.
If you ever face it, make sure you check the screen resolution and the text size directly related to the harmed game.
In other cases, you might need to carefully customize certain options like full-screen optimization.
So, for these people, not showing the full screen inSteamLink is a major problem that makes them return to traditional PC gaming.
Moreover, the culprit might be your HDMI monitor. The default resolution for your display is not compatible with Steam Link.
Try another monitor to see if you can replicate the issue. In this matter, we strongly recommend checking thebest cheapest HDMI monitors to buy.
In case yourSteam Link is not working, do not hesitate to check a useful guide. We also have a guide on what to do if you encounterStreaming error couldn’t connect to relaymessage.
Did our article help you? What resolutions are you using in Steam Link? Do let us know in the comments section below!
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
